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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.75, 545.78 and 158.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.75, 545.78 and 158.49 is: 237.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.75 : 545.78 = 158.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.75/545.78 = 158.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.75x = 545.78 × 158.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.75x = 86,499.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,499.88/363.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.80

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